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North Birmingham

North Birmingham

$97,579 Average Value
$182 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Affordable Birmingham neighborhood near workplaces and the downtown area

Residents of North Birmingham live between the warehouses of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company and Bethel Baptist Church, a symbol of the Southern Civil Rights Movement. The Bethel Baptist Church in nearby Collegeville was the headquarters for the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights and was instrumental in the success of the 1961 Freedom Ride movement. Residents live in modest bungalows and homes originally built for employees working at the American Cast Iron Pipe Company. Now a quiet community, it sits minutes from the entertainment districts and new developments in Downtown Birmingham.

North Birmingham is a quiet neighborhood in Alabama.
North Birmingham is a quiet neighborhood in Alabama.
North Birmingham offers a wide variety of Craftsman-style homes to choose from.
North Birmingham offers a wide variety of Craftsman-style homes to choose from.
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Modest and affordable early 20th century homes line North Birmingham's streets

Most of North Birmingham’s houses were built in the early 20th century, coinciding with the construction of nearby industrial centers. The Craftsman style was a popular architectural style during that period and is reflected in most North Birmingham homes. Covered porches, simple geometry and open floorplans are standard features of these single-story bungalows and two-story Craftsman homes. There are also a handful of cottages and ranch-style homes. “There’s a lot of older homes up that way,” says Ben Hedden, a Realtor at Bham Realty with over $55 million in total sales. “The low prices are what makes it competitive, but North Birmingham is going to blow up in the next few years with the Carroway development,” referring to the massive commercial and entertainment development happening just south of the neighborhood. Some homes need repairs, while others have recently been renovated. Prices in the area range from $20,000 for a home needing repairs to $190,000 for a renovated Craftsman home.

Ranch-style homes in North Birmingham offer large living spaces.
Ranch-style homes in North Birmingham offer large living spaces.
Split-level homes can be found throughout the North Birmingham neighborhood.
Split-level homes can be found throughout the North Birmingham neighborhood.
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Chain supermarkets and Southern comfort eateries within a few miles of North Birmingham

National retail chains like Family Dollar, Dollar General and Piggly Wiggly have locations in the neighborhood. North Birmingham is also conveniently located to several Southern-style restaurants. Ruth’s Cafe on 24th South Street serves up butter biscuits, chicken wings and other comfort dishes. Even more soul food can be found at Eagle’s Restaurant, a family-owned restaurant on 16th Street North that has been open since 1951. The Carroway development south of the neighborhood will add new entertainment options, housing and storefronts before 2030.

In North Birmingham, Piggly Wiggly is the beloved local spot for all your grocery needs!
In North Birmingham, Piggly Wiggly is the beloved local spot for all your grocery needs!
Shop at Dollar General for quick convenience in North Birmingham.
Shop at Dollar General for quick convenience in North Birmingham.
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Bordering freeways give quick commutes to Downtown Birmingham

North Birmingham is bordered to the east by U.S. Route 31 and to the west by I-65, which leads 3 miles south into Downtown Birmingham. Public transportation is an option, with bus stops scattered throughout the neighborhood. Frequent flyers are 7 miles away from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

North Birmingham is close to the interstate for an easy commute.
North Birmingham is close to the interstate for an easy commute.
North Birmingham is a quite community located minutes from downtown Birmingham.
North Birmingham is a quite community located minutes from downtown Birmingham.
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Youth programs and sports at North Birmingham Park

Just east of Carver High is North Birmingham Park, where residents can play or watch tennis matches and pick-up basketball or baseball games on its athletic fields. The park’s recreation center offers youth programs, seasonal activities and resource rooms that are available for rent. In addition to books, the North Birmingham Regional Branch Library has hundreds of DVDs and music CDs. The library also hosts craft activities, art exhibits and book readings from local authors. Nearby Hooper City Park features a recreation center, basketball and tennis courts and a spacious baseball field.

North Birmingham Park has spacious walking trails.
North Birmingham Park has spacious walking trails.
Parks in the North Birmingham neighborhood offer many places to relax around town.
Parks in the North Birmingham neighborhood offer many places to relax around town.
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Career academies at Birmingham City Schools

Birmingham City Schools serves the neighborhood’s public school students. Hudson K-8 covers elementary and middle school years and received a D-plus rating on Niche. Students move on to George Washington Carver High School, which received a C-rating. The school is situated on a hilltop overlooking the Birmingham skyline and offers career academies that offer industry-specific courses in fields such as engineering and health sciences.

Welcome to George W. Carver High School where your North Birmingham teens can attend.
Welcome to George W. Carver High School where your North Birmingham teens can attend.
Schools in the North Birmingham neighborhood serve children from grades K-8`.
Schools in the North Birmingham neighborhood serve children from grades K-8`.
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Weather patterns and pollution around North Birmingham

Areas around North Birmingham’s industrial centers and 35th Avenue have been included in an EPA Superfund site due to significant air and soil pollution. The EPA intends to improve environmental conditions by testing and replacing polluted soil. Birmingham is located in “Dixie Alley,” named for the region’s location in the American South and the high frequency of severe weather similar to “Tornado Alley” in the Midwest. Emergency preparedness and shelter-in-place plans are through the city government and the National Weather Service.

North Birmingham is a quite community located minutes from downtown Birmingham.
North Birmingham is a quite community located minutes from downtown Birmingham.
North Birmingham has plenty of mature trees sprinkled throughout the neighborhood.
North Birmingham has plenty of mature trees sprinkled throughout the neighborhood.
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Crime

North Birmingham's CAP Index crime score is 5 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4 out of 10. This is driven by higher-than-average scores for some violent crimes.

North Birmingham
North Birmingham
North Birmingham has a Neighborhood Watch.
North Birmingham has a Neighborhood Watch.
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Transit

Airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

12 min drive

Bus

27th St N And 35th Ave N

Bus

27th St N And 30th Ave N

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Salvation Army

Bus

24Th St And 39Th Ave N

Bus

24Th St N And 31St Ave N

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24Th St N And 32Nd Ave N

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24Th St N And 33Rd Ave N

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North Birmingham US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
736
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
7.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,387
Significantly below the national average
1,934
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
2
Median Rent
$1,400
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,400
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,300

Demographics

Total Population
2,166
Median Age
49
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.7%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$25,968
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$32,893

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
80.2%
College Graduates
11.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
% Population in Labor Force
39.9%
Significantly below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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